The US awaits Iran’s response to its latest proposals to end over two months of fighting and start peace talks. A relative calm settled around the Strait of Hormuz after days of flare-ups, with both sides far from a resolution. The report notes no immediate progress toward ending the war. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122294
The United States and Iran are nearing a one-page war-ending memo, according to a Pakistani facilitator and Axios, corroborated by Reuters. A response is expected within 48 hours. The brief agreement aims to formally end hostilities between the two nations, signaling progress in ongoing peace efforts. May 6, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122190
A new round of US-Iran nuclear talks is scheduled to be held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Monday, according to a Friday report. The negotiations mark another round of discussions between Washington and Tehran. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=121390
Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials begin a fresh round of talks in Paris to iron out remaining issues in their trade truce and smooth a path for President Donald Trump’s March trip to Beijing to meet President Xi Jinping, aiming to set the stage for a Trump-Xi summit. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119743
The United States and six Arab states issued a strong condemnation of Iran’s recent missile and drone strikes across West Asia, calling them indiscriminate and reckless. They warned the attacks represent a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability, following a joint U.S.–Israel military action against Iran. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=119105
US and Taiwan finalized a reciprocal trade agreement that preserves a 15% U.S. tariff on Taiwan imports while Taiwan commits to a timetable for eliminating or reducing tariffs on nearly all U.S. goods, with aims to boost U.S. purchases. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118374
The U.S. military said Washington and Moscow agreed Thursday to reestablish high-level military-to-military dialogue after talks in Abu Dhabi, a move that could signal a step toward normalizing some ties between the United States and Russia. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118079
December 2025 saw a rise in Sri Lanka’s apparel exports, driven by stronger demand from the United States, United Kingdom, and the European Union. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117747
US Ambassador Julie Chung and Sri Lanka’s Senior Presidential Advisor Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya held discussions on cyclone relief, research and development cooperation, and investment opportunities at the US Embassy in Colombo. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115933
